warning Lexus IS250 2007 Basic Functions / LEXUS 2007 IS350/250 (OM53578U) Service Manual

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5-1. Essential information ........... 328
If your vehicle needs to be
towed........................................... 328
If you think something is
wrong .......................................... 335
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 336
Event data recorder ................. 337
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency ........................... 339
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... .................................... 339
If a warning message is
displayed .................................... 344
If you have a flat tire ................. 358
If the engine will not start ....... 366
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P..................... 367
If you lose your keys ................ 368
When the electronic key does
not operate properly............. 369
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ................................ 372If your vehicle overheats ........ 375
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ............................................. 377

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake system.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
P. 3 4 9
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake booster system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released the system is operating normally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn on or
flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the vehicle
that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Lexus dealer.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to the
system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check
that the warning light turns off.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
•The ABS;
• The brake assist system.
Electric power steering system warning light
• Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering)
system.
Pre-collision system warning light (if equipped)
• Indicates a malfunction in the pre-collision system.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
*1
Indicates that a door or a
trunk is not fully closed.
Check that all doors and the
trunk are closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Remaining fuel
(Approximately 2.9 gal. [11 L,
2.4 Imp.gal.] or less)
Refuel the vehicle.
(On the instru-
ment cluster)
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light (warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the driver to fasten
his/her seat belt.Fasten the seat belt.

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*1:Open door warning buzzer:
P. 3 4 9
*2:Driver's and front passenger’s seat belt reminders:
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts reminder sounds to alert the driver
and front passenger that his or her sear belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds
intermittently for 10 seconds after the vehicle has reached a speed of at least 12
mph (20 km/h). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a
different tone for 20 more seconds.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
(On the center
cluster)
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the front passenger to
fasten his/her seat belt.
Fasten the seat belt.
Low tire pressure warning
light
Indicates low tire pressure.Adjust the tire pressure.
A malfunction in the tire pres-
sure warning system.P. 3 4 5
Master warning light
A buzzer sounds and the
warning light comes on and
flashes to indicate that the
master warning system has
detected a malfunction.
P. 3 4 4

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■If the electronic engine control system warning light comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon
as possible.
■Front passenger detection sensor and passenger seat belt reminder
●If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detection
sensor may cause the warning light to flash, even if a passenger is not sitting in
the seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger, and the
warning light may not operate properly.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning message is displayed
Stop the vehicle immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to
the vehicle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
(Flashing)
Indicates an abnormal engine oil pressure.
The warning light may turn on if the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and per-
form the following actions:
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the
multi-information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning light turns on again after performing the following
actions, contact your Lexus dealer.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may
lead to the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the AWD system.
(Flashing and then
continuously on)
Indicates a malfunction in the tire pressure warning
system. (P. 2 8 4 )
(Flashing)
Indicates a malfunction in the steering lock system.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■If the tire pressure warning system is inoperative
The tire pressure warning system may become inoperative in the following circum-
stances:
●The vehicle’s wheels have not been equipped with tire pressure sensors.
●The sensor batteries are dead.
●If wireless frequencies the same as those used by the sensors are being used by
other facilities or equipment in the vicinity of the vehicle.
●If snow or ice has collected on or around the wheel or wheelhouse.
●If non-genuine wheels are used on the vehicle.
●When driving with tire chains.
●If wireless devices or other equipment that operate on similar frequencies to
those used by the sensors are being used
●If the select switch is used to select the wrong set of sensors (wheels)
●If the tire pressure was not set to the specified level when the system was initial-
ized
NOTICE
■Precaution when installing a different tire
When a tire of a different specification or maker is installed, the tire pressure warn-
ing system may not operate properly.

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Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warning may lead to the
system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
Indicates a malfunction in the TRAC, VSC or hill-
start assist control systems.